Reservoir · Kentucky · United States · USACE CWMS
Buckhorn Lake
65.2% full
Capacity
39.59 hm³
Volume stored
26 hm³
Coordinates
37.340°N, 83.469°W
Last updated
2026-07-29
Current fill
65.2%vs 7 days ago
+1.2%gaining
vs 1 year ago
+13.2%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Data source: USACE CWMS — US Army Corps of Engineers — daily reservoir storage volume. Capacity is the design (normal full-pool) capacity from the US National Inventory of Dams (NID); fill % = current volume ÷ design capacity. Last reading: 2026-07-29.
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About Buckhorn Lake
As of July 29, 2026, Buckhorn Lake is filled to 65.2% of its total capacity, holding roughly 26 hm³ of water out of a maximum 40 hm³. At this level the reservoir is within its normal operating range.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (+1.2 pts), and it is 13.2 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Buckhorn Lake — 327 data points between July 31, 2021 and July 29, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 5.3% (April 3, 2026) to a high of 93.7% (August 18, 2021). On average the reservoir is fullest around August and at its lowest around April.
It is operated by USACE primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Kentucky basin at 37.340°N, 83.469°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 65.2%
- Water stored
- 26 hm³
- Total capacity
- 40 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▲ 1.2 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 13.2 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Kentucky
- Operator
- USACE
- Coordinates
- 37.340°N, 83.469°W
- Last updated
- July 29, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 65.2% | 26 |
| 28 Jul 2026 | 64.0% | 25 |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 63.6% | 25 |
| 26 Jul 2026 | 63.5% | 25 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | 63.5% | 25 |
| 24 Jul 2026 | 63.6% | 25 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 64.1% | 25 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 26 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | 64.6% | 26 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 65.0% | 26 |
| 19 Jul 2026 | 64.9% | 26 |
| 18 Jul 2026 | 65.0% | 26 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Buckhorn Lake?
As of July 29, 2026, Buckhorn Lake is at 65.2% of its capacity, holding approximately 26 hm³ of water, according to USACE CWMS (US Army Corps of Engineers) data.
Is Buckhorn Lake reservoir full?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Buckhorn Lake is within its normal operating range at 65.2% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at Buckhorn Lake rising or falling?
The level at Buckhorn Lake has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (+1.2 points).
How much water can Buckhorn Lake hold?
Buckhorn Lake has a total capacity of 40 hm³.
Where is Buckhorn Lake reservoir located?
Buckhorn Lake is located in Kentucky, United States, within the Kentucky basin (coordinates 37.340°N, 83.469°W).
What is Buckhorn Lake used for?
Buckhorn Lake is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by USACE.